Los Angeles Wrongful Death Lawyer
When Do You Need One
Experienced Los Angeles wrongful death lawyers can help
The Los Angeles wrongful death lawyers at the Torrance law office of AgnewBrusavich have achieved numerous successful verdicts and settlements on behalf of families who have lost loved ones in the Los Angeles area and all of California. We represent many families who have been affected by an accidental death in Los Angeles. We can help you, too.
Who can be compensated
Under California's statute, the following persons may initiate a wrongful death lawsuit:
- The decedent's surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, grandchildren
- The decedent's next of kin
- A putative spouse, children of a putative spouse, stepchildren or their parents, if they were dependent on the decedent. (A putative spouse is someone who believes in good faith that he or she was married to the deceased, although the marriage was not a legal one.)
- A minor who resided in the decedent's household for 180 days prior to decedent's death, and who was dependent on the decedent for one-half or more of the minor's support
- The decedent's personal representative, on behalf of the family members
When filing a lawsuit, it is in your best interest to consult the legal guidance of an experienced Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer. Without in depth legal experience, it can be difficult to navigate through the laws that govern the outcome of your lawsuit. Contact our lawyers today for a complimentary consultation by calling (310) 793-1400.
Common causes of wrongful death in California
A wrongful death lawsuit could arise in any number of instances where the death was caused by negligence or other tortuous conduct, including:
- Construction site accidents
- Workplace injuries
- Trucking accidents
- Automobile or motorcycle accidents, including drunk driving
- Aviation accidents
- Public transportation collisions (trains, buses)
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products, such as toys
- Dangerous and defective drugs
- Explosions and fires
- Pedestrian/bicycle accidents
- Premises liability
In such a lawsuit, a Los Angeles wrongul death attorney from AgnewBrusavich can help you recover compensation, known as damages, for both the economic and non-economic harm caused by the loss.
Economic Damages
- Loss of financial support that decedent would have contributed
- Loss of gifts or benefits plaintiff would have expected to receive
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Reasonable value of household services the decedent would have provided
Non-economic Damages
- Loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, and moral support
- Loss of training and guidance for a child of the decedent
Put our experienced Los Angeles lawyers to work for you
Our Los Angeles wrongful death lawyers at AgnewBrusavich, we understand the emotional and financial toll that comes from the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful acts of another, contact the lawyers AgnewBrusavich today for a free consultation with a wrongful death lawyer in Los Angeles. From our law firm in Torrance, we serve clients in South Bay, Southern California, and all of California. You can call us at (310) 793-1400 or contact us online.
